What is the significance of the Battle of Manila in history?
The Battle of Manila, also known as Liberation of Manila or Battle for Manila, was a series of battles fought between February 3 and March 3, 1945, during World War II, in which combined forces of the United States and the Philippines recaptured the capital city of Manila from the Japanese occupation. The battle lasted 37 days, with about 100,000 casualties, including 16,000 civilians.